Books by Keyword: Building Materials

Description: The annual International Conference "Actual Problems of Engineering Mechanics" (APEM 2024) was held online for the tenth time on June 5-7, 2024, Odesa, Ukraine. The conference was organized by the Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture (Ukraine, Odesa). Colleagues from the National University of Civil Defense of Ukraine, Slovak University of Technology (Slovakia), RWTH Aachen University (Germany), University of Sannio (Italy), Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain) and Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) were involved as partners of the conference. The collected research results will be useful to many specialists in applied materials science, construction and civil defence.

Description: This edition comprises papers presented at the 14th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC 2024) held on November 15-16, 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan. The conference theme, "Advancing Civil Engineering: Innovation for Achieving UN Sustainable Goals", underscores the pivotal role that civil engineering plays in realizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights the intersection of technological advancement, sustainable practice, and global development. The conference aimed to showcase cutting-edge research, share best practices and foster collaboration among professionals, researchers, and policymakers, particularly in the civil engineering field.

Description: This publication introduces the readers to the selection of papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials (ICACM 2024, Tokyo, Japan, August 21-24, 2024) and the 8th International Conference on Building Materials and Materials Engineering (ICBMM 2024, Madrid, Spain, September 10-12, 2024). ICACM 2024 once again brought together the brightest minds in the realm of advanced composites. These materials, with their exceptional properties and endless potential, are driving innovation across multiple industries. From aerospace to automotive, from energy to electronics, advanced composites are playing a crucial role in shaping the future. The articles presented at this conference offer insights into the latest research, development, and applications of these remarkable materials, highlighting the continuous efforts to enhance their performance, durability, and functionality. In its turn, ICBMM 2024 explored topics ranging from the development of new building materials to the optimization of construction processes, from energy-efficiency to smart building solutions. Construction materials are developing towards the pursuit of functional diversity, circular economy, reuse and recycling, which are essential for sustainable development. The articles from this conference provide valuable knowledge and practical solutions for addressing the challenges faced by the construction industry and promoting greener, more efficient building practices.

Description: The International Scientific Applied Conference "Problems of Emergency Situations" (PES) is a series of meetings organized on an annual basis by the National University of Civil Defence of Ukraine (Kharkiv, Ukraine). For the 2024 meeting, the conference partnered with the Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture (Odessa, Ukraine). The purpose of the conference was to discuss issues related to the problems and prospects of the introduction of the latest developments and technologies aimed at preventing emergencies, minimizing their consequences in the field of civil defence, sharing experience and finding new facets of scientific cooperation as well as solving problems of recent emergencies that create a global threat to humanity.

Description: This special edition presents the results of recent advancements in the development, properties analysis, and applications of modern materials, highlighting their role in science and industry, stimulating further research and technological progress and will be useful for a wide range of engineers.

Description: The 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Engineering (ICAME 2024) was jointly organised by the Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences (AITS-T), Tirupati, and the “Science and Technology Research Foundation” (STRF), India, and successfully held on April 19-20, 2024. It focused on the latest research findings in materials and their processing technologies in machinery and construction. The conference provided a sound platform to exchange ideas, innovations, developments and technical aspects among researchers.

Description: This publication brings together the collective knowledge and shared aspirations of two remarkable gatherings: the 10th International Conference on Architecture, Materials, and Construction (ICAMC 2024) and the 5th International Conference on Building Science, Technology, and Sustainability (ICBSTS 2024). Hosted at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, from October 15 to 18, 2024, these events created a space for exchange among global scholars, researchers, industry professionals, and students, all dedicated to advancing sustainable and resilient building practices. For this edition, the papers reflecting rigorous research and pioneering work across architecture, materials science, construction technology, and sustainability were selected. Each contribution provides insight into critical advancements and reflects a shared commitment to addressing the complexities of our built environment.

Description: This edition includes the selected papers presented at the 14th International Conference "Innovative Technologies for Joining Advanced Materials" (TIMA 23) held in Timișoara, România, by videoconference, on November 09-10, 2023. The event brought together researchers from institutes, universities and economic fields from different countries to discuss the following actual topics: new joining technologies; modelling and simulation of welding processes; specific problems in advanced materials joining; characterization of advanced materials and joints; fracture mechanics, damage of advanced materials and remaining life assessment; quality of welded joints and welded structures; engineering applications of surface coatings; non-destructive testing (NDT); nanoscience, nanotechnology and composites. We hope the presented research results will be useful to many researchers and engineers in materials science, machinery and construction.

Description: This special edition presents the research results in diverse engineering areas such as mechanical engineering, mechatronics and construction. We hope the presented results inspire readers to research in these fields, fostering innovation, and practical application engineering solutions.

Description: This special edition presents readers with the research results in two critical domains: mechanical engineering and modern civil engineering and will inspire them to further investigate and contribute to these engineering practices, fostering continued progress in engineering disciplines.